Communications Intern

About ASARCO Grupo Mexico

ASARCO LLC is a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest Copper producers, Grupo Mexico, which ranks third in the United States in Copper production. ASARCO LLC is a fully integrated miner, smelter, and refinery of copper in the United States with over 2,800 employees spanning across five sites in Arizona and Texas.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Communications Intern who is creative, curious, and passionate about storytelling. This role supports our internal communications efforts, helping ensure employees stay informed, engaged, and connected through meaningful and accessible content.

A key focus of this position will be supporting our cultural transformation project, assisting with communication efforts that help bring the initiative to life across the organization. The intern will help share stories, highlight progress, and communicate key messages in ways that resonate with employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with internal communication content for:
• Internal magazine
• Intranet
• Newsletters
• Social media channels
• Digital screens and bulletin boards
• Support and help oversee communications for the cultural transformation project, including:
• Creating and sharing content that supports culture, engagement, and values
• Highlighting employee involvement, success stories, and milestones
• Assisting with messaging, visuals, and storytelling tied to the initiative
• Identify and pitch story ideas that showcase employees, teams, projects, and cultural initiatives
• Capture and create content including:
• Photos
• Videos
• Short-form written stories
• Employee interviews and spotlights
• Help communicate company updates, events, and announcements in clear, engaging, and creative ways
• Support distribution of content across multiple channels to ensure employees are informed and engaged
• Collaborate with the Communications team on brainstorming, planning, and executing campaigns
• Occasionally travel between company sites to capture content and stories

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who is curious, creative, and proactive
• A strong storyteller who can spot stories others might miss
• A team player who brings energy, ideas, and enthusiasm
• Someone excited to learn and contribute to a culture-focused initiative

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in corporate and internal communications
• Direct involvement in a cultural transformation project
• Portfolio-worthy content (writing, photos, video, and campaigns)
• Exposure to real projects with real impact on employees
• Mentorship from experienced communications professionals

Qualifications & Skills

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Media, or a related field
• Strong interest in internal communications, storytelling, and organizational culture
• Content creation skills, including:
• Writing and editing
• Photography and/or videography (basic to intermediate)
• Creative thinker with a passion for new ideas and fresh approaches
• Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels and conducting interviews
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and digital communication tools
• Willingness to travel between sites as needed

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to helping employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially, and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate a good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that they work within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.